Life in Texas: New House Bucket List

Now that we’re in the new house, it’s time to start dreaming! I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – I’m so happy to finally be living the suburbia life. And while we also lived in a neighborhood in AR, this one just feels a little more cookie-cutter. Sidewalks, small yards, little trees – you name it, we got it! All that’s missing is a mini van! JK JK JK. But really, our next car will totes be a mom-mobile. I can’t wait for automatic doors!

ANYWAYS. I’ve compiled a starter bucket list for our new house. This is the home that Adeline is going to grow up in. We don’t have any plans to move, and I’m so relieved. It’s nice to feel like we’re ready to truly plant roots, roots that will grow and strengthen for years to come.

I recently purchased a large statement piece to go above the mantle. I think it captures what our vision is for our new home. It’s a motto I want Adeline to grow up not only reading, but also living.

“In our home, let love abide, and bless those who step inside.”

(PS my mantle is SUPER plain right now! I’m still trying to decide what to add/take away to make it perfect. On the wall behind me will be a collage of family photos so I’m trying to keep the mantle less cluttered. I’m kind of thinking maybe a pretty green succulent??)

I want our home to be a place where we not only make memories as a family, but where we also welcome others. We’ve already talked about hosting small group, getting involved with the youth group at our new church, getting involved with school once Adeline starts her elementary years, and just being more outgoing with inviting people over.

Anyways, let’s get to the bucket list. I think it will complete my thoughts.

New House Bucket List

Host Adeline’s 2nd birthday party (and more)

Have a family pizza party picnic in the playroom

Spend the night in a tent in the backyard

Host a baby shower for a friend, or a bridal shower for a young bride

Host a family Christmas

Decorate our banister for Christmas

Give Adeline an epic bubble bath in our master bathtub

Bake cookies and take to a neighbor

Find the perfect play set/swing set for the backyard

Hand curtains on the back patio, string lights, and someday a baby swing for #2

Teach Adeline how to ride a bike on our sidewalk

Host a sleepover for Adeline and her friends

Host a New Year’s Eve party

Trick or Treat with our wagon

Sign Adeline up for soccer and practice in the backyard

Finish remodeling the media room into an office (level out the floor, paint, new carpet)

Easter egg hunt in the front and backyard

Fill our stairwell with photos of our children

Have friends over for game night on a regular basis

Set up a projector and watch a movie in the backyard

Host small group

Decorate our front porch with all the pumpkins in the fall

Have some of the youth group girls (or guys) over for dinner

Watch the 2018 winter Olympics, and the 202 summer Olympics and host a watch party

Help Adeline with her homework at the breakfast bar

Walk Adeline to her first day of 6th grade (We live right around the corner from what will be her middle school, assuming we don’t move. But on second thought, that will be August in Texas and what 6th grader is going to want to frizz up her hair?!)

I think that’s a pretty good list to start with.

It’s fun to dream, isn’t it? Here’s to a new chapter, and all new memories. I thought I’d already lived “the best” but I think the best is yet to come.

What would be on your bucket list? Do you plan to stay in your current home for the foreseeable future?

Sarah is the main writer behind Sweet Miles, a lifestyle blog based out of Texas that focuses on fitness, parenting, and everyday life. She's a full time working mom, with a passion for balancing it all.

6 Comments

This list is so sweet! Having a big house like that is truly a gift. Being involved in the church will have your house full with small groups and teenagers all the time!Virjinia recently posted…Healthy and Quick Desserts!

Love this! We live in Apex, a super family-friendly suburb outside of Raleigh. We purchased our house in 2012, and plan on this being our forever home. It has everything we need size wise, with the exception of a big yard. (Dont know how it is in TX, but unless you are spending close to 500K in a nice neighborhood, you don’t get a big yard here with new construction). Fine by us, since my husband can mow in like 15 minutes LOLHeather recently posted…Summer Update

I love your focus on community and wanting to have others in your home. We love entertaining too even though our place is pretty small. I’m looking forward to having a first birthday party for Stella in our house (maybe). All the kids in the house is a little overwhelming to think about!Melissa recently posted…When I Just Let Go

I love this list so much! We definitely do not plan on staying in our current house forever. We just bought it a year ago and are already talking about moving. We don’t hate it or anything, but it’s not the perfect neighborhood I picture our family gorwing up in. It’s kind of hard in Austin (and I’m sure lots of places), the houses sell SO quickly that you often have to make a decision the same day you see the house, so it’s hard to get to know the neighborhood if you’re not already familiar with it. That’s amazing that you wound up loving your house / location so much having to choose from far away!montessoriishmom recently posted…Day in the Life – 9 1/2 Months

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